Best Eurozone Podcasts (2024)

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Yuan Way Or Another, Korea Advice, Dollar Save Club 59:37

34m ago59:37

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Like Germany hiding in the Euro, China have long played the game of keeping their currency soft, to juice their exports. But now, with the accelerator still jammed to the floor on US inflation, it seems that the powers in Beijing might be looking to devalue the Rimimbi even further. Everyone plays currency games - the trick is not to get caught. An…

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Whose property? Greece’s housing challenges 24:10

2h ago24:10

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After going through a really difficult time during the country’s long economic crisis, the Greek property market is booming, but that's creating a whole new set of problems. High rental and purchase prices are pricing out much of the local population as foreign investors snap up apartments and entire buildings in pursuit of profits. Host Nick Malko…

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Tree Surgeon Turn Sculptor with James Elliott | WAMCAST #0076 1:08:50

7h ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Enjoying these podcasts? Consider hopping over to https://www.wearemakers.shop and checking out our quarterly publication. This quarterly publication is where we bring stories just like this one to you. Join us in Episode 76 of our podcast as we journey to South Glasgow to meet the remarkably talented chainsaw carver, James Elliott. Once a tree sur…

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Bananageddon, We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat, Enter The Draghi 54:26

13h ago54:26

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A diplomatic incident in Latin America has somehow become the focal point for an ever-expanding range of stories - from the Venezuelan elections, to US energy policy to Ecuadorian banana exports to Russia. Leading even coolheaded observers to ponder the question: are we approaching the Latin American embassy incident singularity? Meanwhile, there a…

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Far Right - hopeless but not serious 28:58

5d ago28:58

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the unity, or lack of unity, of the far-right in Europe. The discussion on the migration pact shows that they divide on national lines, and are unlikely to constitute a united political force.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Special Episode: Big Trouble With Little Rocket Man 53:05

8d ago53:05

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Little Rocket Man has a new toy. This month, Kim Jong Un unveiled a Bond-villain-like missile with an extending tip. On that tip was what looks to be a hypersonic glide vehicle. A hypersonic glide vehicle is the real deal. They're extremely fast. They can manoeuvre at those high speeds. And we don’t yet know if it’s possible to shoot them down. On …

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From Musician to Potter with Jennifer Alford | WAMCAST #0075 1:18:50

13d ago1:18:50

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We took a trip up to Blairgowrie, A village 2 hours north east of our home to Visit Jennifer Alford a musician who reinvented herself as a potter after attending community glasses in Edinburgh. These community classes soon evolved into a renowned Irish pottery school where she studied intensely for four years. Jennifer was a pleasure to talk to and…

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How big are we? 28:56

20d ago28:56

28:56

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the difficulty of measuring economic performance, and economic size, is affecting policy decisions, like western support for Ukraine and pension reforms.By Wolfgang Munchau

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The Wide World of Sports Betting in the USA 20:49

13d ago20:49

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Learn how sports betting went from being a national concern to a booming industry in the USA, all while picking up sports-related idioms and expressions that cross over into business English. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega look at the world of sports betting in the USA. From the 1919 World Series scandal to the monumental shift in 2018 when sports…

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Premium Episode: The Atlanticists vs The Autonomists 19:53

15d ago19:53

19:53

The Atlanticists versus the Autonomists - the European civil war coming soon to a bureaucracy near you. It’s long been a theme of this show that the continent is being slowly capsized by its long term problems, related to energy and productivity. We’ll be picking through three news items that tell the short term story of the continent’s woes. Terri…

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How much is Greece getting out of the RRF? 20:46

17d ago20:46

20:46

In the wake of the Covid pandemic, the European Union launched the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) - a package of around 700 billion euros to help member states recover from the economic impact and build for the future. Greece's portion of these funds is considered vital for the country's efforts to overcome the effects of its long economic …

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Sino More, A Bridge Too Far, America's Trussification 49:47

22d ago49:47

49:47

New research from Bloomberg says that Beijing is steering the Chinese economy away from the recent real estate boom, and into high tech manufacturing. It’s a drive estimated to be worth 19% of GDP by 2026. Running the numbers, not only is China Collapse Theory once again proved false, the market may even have under-priced how much gas there still i…

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Dithering over Ukraine 30:01

23d ago30:01

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the shades of grey that have emerged in western countries' support for Ukraine. It's no longer a debate between victory and defeat.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Soaring Stocks and Semiconductor Success 19:57

27d ago19:57

19:57

Discover the latest economic developments in Japan, focusing on the Nikkei 225 index reaching a new high and the opening of a TSMC semiconductor plant in Kumamoto. This episode is a great chance to learn business English vocabulary related to important economic changes. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega examine recent economic milestones in Japan, in…

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Between investment grade and rule of law: Greece’s contrasting images 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

Phoebe and Nick are back to examine the contrasting images of Greece abroad and how they sit side by side. A few months ago, rating agencies started to restore the investment grade for Greece's sovereign debt - more than a decade after it was lost. It was a reflection of the growing confidence that markets have in the political situation, the gover…

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Special Edition: The Economic Consequences Of The War 1:16:53

29d ago1:16:53

1:16:53

This is a special edition of Multipolarity on The Economic Consequences Of The War. In 1919, JM Keynes wrote The Economic Consequences of the Peace. Predicting the death of the old world order after Europe’s first unsuccessful attempt at suicide. We aren’t yet at peace, but the economic consequences of the present war in the middle of Europe are st…

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Wilders tactical retreat 23:47

1M ago23:47

23:47

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Geert Wilder's decision not to become prime minister, and why the far-right Chega is so strong in Portugal.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Machine Learning Difficulties, Don't Hate-O The NATO, Britain's Shrivelling Equities 54:13

1M ago54:13

54:13

NVIDIA has become a stock market behemoth on the back of their AI-friendly graphics chips. Last week saw them hit a $2.19 trillion market capitalisation. So are they the future of the globe’s most info-critical resource - or a sign that we’re entering the Pets.com era of the AI age? Meanwhile, after months of delays and diplomatic blocking operatio…

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A year on from Tempe crash, trust fades as questions mount 29:56

1M ago29:56

29:56

In February 2023, a freight train and a train carrying dozens of passengers crashed in Tempe, central Greece, killing 57 people. A year on from Greece's deadliest train accident, many questions remain unanswered and doubts are growing about whether the truth will ever come to light regarding what caused the disaster. Opposition parties and relative…

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Turbulent Skies: The Shifting Winds of Air Freight and Cargo 20:35

1M ago20:35

20:35

The Air Cargo and Freight industry has faced many challenges over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic, increasing operational costs, and fluctuating customer demand have all been issues the industry has had to deal with. In this episode of Down to Business English we look at all of these factors. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to …

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Budgets aren't what they used to be 25:17

1M ago25:17

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the impact of falling productivity growth on budgets, and political cycles. The era of the political budget is over, as we can see in the UK.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Falling in love with old looms with Sam Goates of Woven in the bone | WAMCAST #0073 1:28:58

1M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Welcome to Episode 73 of the We Are Makers Podcast, We dive into the fascinating world of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship. This week, we're thrilled to sit down with the remarkable Sam Goates, the creative force behind Woven in the Bone, a weaving studio nestled in a 76-year-old shed that breathes history and artistry.Sam's journey is as…

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Premium Edition: The YIMBY Defence League, Nuland Goes, Galloway Comes 15:05

2M ago15:05

15:05

Does the housing market obey the laws of supply and demand? We say no. Join us for a controversial, possibly mind-blowing journey into the heart of darkness, into an upside-down-world that set Twitter on fire this week. Victoria Nuland has fallen on her sword. Or someone else’s sword. Whatever happened to America’s third-ranking diplomat, suddenly …

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Europe disunites over Ukraine 27:04

1M ago27:04

27:04

In our latest podcast, out team discusses the future of European security without the US, and with France and Germany on opposite sides of the debate.By Wolfgang Munchau

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SYRIZA embraces the chaos 44:07

2M ago44:07

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Five years ago SYRIZA was in power in Greece, but it is currently languishing in third place in the opinion polls and the nascent leadership of Stefanos Kasselakis is being constantly buffeted by internal disputes. In this episode, Phoebe Fronista and Nick Malkoutzis set out how the left-wing party ended up in this uncomfortable position. Nick also…

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Amy Niven returned to making having found her purpose | WAMCAST #0074 1:15:24

2M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

In this episode of We Are Makers WAMCAST, episode number 74, we journey to the serene village of Nethy Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, where we sit down with the incredibly talented jeweller and teacher, Amy Niven of "The Third Aye." Amy shares her inspiring journey from the bustling city life to the tranquil Scottish Highlands, where she pursued…

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Special Edition: The Burger Theory Of History (feat. Malcom Kyeyune) 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

"Hamburgers will decide America's future". So says Malcolm Kyeyune in a recent essay ruminating on the American journalist Tucker Carlson's recent visit to Moscow where he famously - or, perhaps, infamously - purchased a burger at Russia's new McDonald's clone, 'Tasty, that's it'. Kyeyune sees Carlson's culinary adventure as reminiscent of Mikhail …

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The Digital Nomad Lifestyle 17:13

2M ago17:13

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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the world of digital nomads in this enlightening episode of Down to Business English. As the concept of digital nomadism gains traction worldwide, this is a timely and relevant conversation. Listeners will gain valuable insights into this lifestyle choice while improving their business English vocabulary and …

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Mechanical story telling with Oliver Pratt | WAMCAST #0072 1:43:12

2M ago1:43:12

1:43:12

Welcome to Episode 72 of the We Are Makers Podcast, where we dive into the fascinating world of making and creativity. In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Oliver Pete, a former commercial flooring contractor who has transformed his childhood fascination with moving sculptures, known as Autonoma, into a thriving full-time caree…

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Israeli Economy Contracts 20 Percent, Nagorno-Karabakh To The Future, Bailey Out-y 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

The numbers are finally in. Israel’s economy has contracted 20 per cent year on year. It seems the only consolation is that it’s still doing better than the economy of Gaza. How long can this level of decline go on? With no end to the war in sight, and a new front in Lebanon cracking open, are we witnessing Israel’s fall from the first rank of the …

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Rachel E Miller and Hana Lindsay bring colour to Glasgow | WAMCAST #0071 1:25:43

2M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of sign painting as Kate and Jack visit Bingo signs, where Rachel E Miller and Hana Lindsay work their magic. Rachel, previously featured in edition 1 of We Are Makers, has seen her career soar, and alongside her is the talented Hana, who transitioned from attending Rachel's workshops to becoming a ful…

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Triangulation: The shape of things to come in Greek politics 17:30

2M ago17:30

17:30

Phoebe Fronista and Nick Malkoutzis return after a prolonged absence to discuss what's behind Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's political dominance in Greece and whether things are more complex than they look. Their discussion was prompted by a piece Nick wrote recently for The Agora on MacroPolis's website after listening to Mitsotakis speak at…

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Russian Gas Exports to Europe 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

In a time when geopolitical tensions play a crucial role in shaping global economics, this episode of Down to Business English is very pertinent. Join co-hosts Dez Morgan and Skip Montreux as they explore the intricate dynamics of Russian gas exports to Europe. This discussion offers insights into current events while providing an opportunity to en…

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Beyond Trump 30:51

2M ago30:51

30:51

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the long-term impact Donald Trump on European foreign and security policy. Trump is a threat in the short run, but an opportunity in the long run.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Building a buisness to make you happy with Briony Machin | WAMCAST #0070 1:28:32

2M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Welcome to the 70th episode of the We Are Makers podcast In this special episode, we had the incredible opportunity to reconnect with the talented Briony Machin, a maker we've admired since featuring her in our September 2022 edition. The journey from then to now has been nothing short of inspiring, and we couldn't wait to catch up with Briony and …

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Deutschland Unter Alles, Chinese Crackers, War Like An Egyptian 52:17

2M ago52:17

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Bloomberg says “Germany’s Days as an Industrial Superpower Are Coming to an End”. Which poses at least one serious question - has Bloomberg been listening to Multipolarity? As the industrial decline narrative goes mainstream, it seems like the copium has finally run out in the Chancellories of Europe. Meanwhile, reports in the West of a Chinese bus…

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When the money runs out 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the austerity that is now descending on the EU, the consequence of Franco-German fiscal divergence, and how aid for Ukraine fits into this.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Premium Edition: How To Invade Iran with Malcom Kyeyune 43:12

3M ago43:12

43:12

The US is now bombing Iranian targets, via B1 bombers that have to be flown direct from Texas to perform the task. This is an interesting new form of madness. As the West is pulled ever-deeper into the quagmire, we're taking a low road/high road approach to prediction: attempting to model the potential for serious conflict right up to an Iraq-style…

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Farmers rise 32:01

2M ago32:01

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the spread of farmers' protests in Europe, why they are happening, and the disparate ways European governments are reacting to them.By Wolfgang Munchau

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From America With Love, Your Country Needs THEM, Self-Immolate After Reading 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

All the greatest romances are love/hate. As The Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor of geopolitics, Iran and America have always danced a dance of angry fascination with each other. Now, as the Middle East burns, their kismet is truly aflame. With an overstretched Joe Biden about to call in the airstrikes, we’re in the foxhole, figuring out if they…

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Felt companions and MASSIVE maker growth with Jo Hobbs | WAMCAST #0069 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Welcome to the We Are Makers Podcast, where we sit down with the world's most exceptional creators to unravel their inspiring origin stories, delve into what makes them tick, and explore how they navigate the realms of making and selling their extraordinary products. These independent makers and artists have strayed from the conventional 9-5 path, …

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Carbon Capture: climate saving technology or fossil fuel enabler? 20:22

3M ago20:22

20:22

In today's world, where all of us are trying to be more environmentally responsible, this episode of Down to Business English is very timely. Co-hosts Samantha Vega and Skip Montreux not only talk about the important topic of carbon capture technology but also help you to improve your business English vocabulary and listening comprehension skills. …

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Poseidon With The Enemy, WWIII Pt. 2, Weimargentina 57:43

3M ago57:43

57:43

As the 8th round of Tomahawk missiles hit the Houthis in ten days, a senior White House official caused guffaws when he proclaimed the attacks aren’t working - but that we should keep on doing them anyway. That senior official’s name? Joseph P Biden. So if the President himself can’t come to a logical line on what’s going on, what hope is there for…

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Making in flow and being at one with your art, With Floris Postmes | WAMCAST #0068 1:23:44

3M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Welcome to another episode of the We Are Makers podcast! In this installment, join us as we embark on a unique journey to Belgium, where we step inside the extraordinary tiny house designed and built by the talented Floris Postmes. Our guest for this episode is Floris, a remarkable blacksmith and bladesmith who is making waves with his recent trans…

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Gridlock In Taiwan: Implications On US-China Relations 9:02

3M ago9:02

9:02

Host Roukaya Ibrahim talks to BCA Research’s Chief Geopolitical Strategist Matt Gertken about the outlook for cross-strait tensions and US-China relations following the recent election in Taiwan.By BCA Research

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The Price Isn't Right, Lloyd Austin's Day Off, The Magnificent 17 46:35

3M ago46:35

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With the world's biggest container ships presently rounding the Cape of Good Hope, Vasco da Gama-style, the Lads are calling it: inflation is coming back. This could prove to be a sticky situation for the West's leaders. After all, we were supposed to have seen out the worst by now. Everything was wagered on turning the page in anticipation of elec…

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Le Dauphin 32:26

3M ago32:26

32:26

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the cult of youth in French politics, and what to expect from Gabriel Attal.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Hugh Roche Kelly Wood turner and Eurozone workshop manager | WAMCAST #0067 2:02:54

3M ago2:02:54

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This episode is brought to you with the support of The Real Milk Paint co. Shane at RMPco has sponsored this episode allowing us to travel and capture this story. If you want to find out more about RMPco head over to: https://www.realmilkpaint.com/about/ref/wearemakers/---------------------------------------------------------Join us for an insightf…

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Premium Episode 5: The GAE Strikes Back 17:27

3M ago17:27

17:27

The Global American Empire has had its honour impugned by the Houthi Rebels, sometimes called a 'ragtag army'. But as The Lads point out, that characterisation just doesn't work. High-end weapons, Iranian training, and a capacity to melt into the landscape will make 'winning' the war for control of the Red Sea an operational nightmare. With no clea…

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Canal Plus, Lebanon and On, WFH WTF 50:52

3M ago50:52

50:52

Remember the Ever Given? The boat that got stuck in the Suez Canal? Well, thanks to the Houthis, traffic in the canal is down by almost as much as when it was plugged. It seems the red sea crisis is about to inject an inflation spike much like the one the Ever Given gave us. Only, this time, the memes will be much less jolly. North of Israel, the w…

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